The dangers of drinking and driving

Losing a loved one is a tragic event. Grieving and recovery can be your main focus, if you have a lawyer who can handle the legal aspects of recovering financial damages. Even if your loved one was unbuckled at the time of the accident, a liable party may be at fault for their death and... Read More

In 2016, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) announced the receipt of a $100,000 grant from the National Road Safety Foundation that allows it to support state programs designed to curb the growing problem of drowsy driving. According to an August 2016 report released by the GHSA and State Farm Insurance, driving while fatigued causes as many... Read More

While one might assume that talking on a hands-free cell phone while driving is safer than talking on a hand-held device, extensive research on the subject shows that actually isn’t the case. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), driver error—including distracted driving behaviors such as talking on a cell phone—causes up to 94 percent of all car accidents.... Read More

The long-term impacts of a catastrophic injury from a car accident in Indiana can be life-altering. Catastrophic injuries can result in a permanent disability, an inability to work full-time, a need for lifelong care, to require medications for life, or the use of prosthetics or assistive devices like wheelchairs or walkers. They can cause traumatic... Read More